For some reason, roasting a chicken has scared me to death. Most likely because I despise touching raw meat. But today, I conquered those fears, even if I was screaming like a little girl the entire time.

Sometimes I get an idea in my head and it does not leave until I accomplish the task. I’ve been obsessed with the idea of roasting the chicken since last week, so I finally picked one up yesterday.

Maybe not my wisest decision, since this has already been quite a traumatic weekend. But I don’t regret it now.

I also saw a picture of beer can chicken with an apple shoved down it’s neck, so after stuffing 7 garlic cloves down there, I put in half a lemon. I figured it would work too! I also mixed about 1/3 cup of butter with some thyme, and rubbed it throughly under the skin and all over the top. That was fun.

I chopped some potatoes, fennel and parsnips to add to the bottom of the pan because it was what I had on hand. I also dumped about half of the can of beer in the bottom.

Mr. How Sweet and I clearly are four years old because we could not stop laughing at how funny this looked. He kept bringing up the episode of Friends where Monica puts the turkey on her head.

I roasted it at 425 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours.

I didn’t take many photos because we were too lost in the moment, but it was so delicious. Mr. How Sweet is still moaning over how good it tasted. He gave me the best compliment ever: “you just make this look so easy.” The crispy skin is amazing. If you haven’t roasted a chicken, you must do so soon.

Yay for conquering the chicken!! I’m so with you on the whole “yuck!” factor of raw meat–especially raw, whole chickens. :P Whenever I make a chicken, I usually coerce someone else in my house to clear the guts and grossness out of the way beforehand. So, you deserve muchos kudos for getting it done by yourself (with some moral support from Mr. How Sweet included, no doubt). :D It looks amazing!

Wow girl, this looks fantastic! I have and haven’t roasted a chicken…I own a Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker that you can put a 3-5 pound chicken in and fully cook it in less than 30 minutes! I guess you can say I’m a roasted chicken cheater! ;)

I must be about 4 years old too! I couldn’t help but laugh at the sight of the chicken sitting up in the pan with a teeny tiny lemon “head”!

It must be the weather because I finally got around to roasting my first chicken a few weeks ago (see blog post for evidence ;-). Something about being cooped up in the cold winter that makes you feel confident that you can tackle the roasting of a large bird, I guess. (No joke, I may be addicted to roast chicken now. It’s so easy and delicious!)

You have inspired me… always wanted to roast a chicken and today is my day! Mine is kind of laying down and not as “perky” as yours. Maybe it is because it is nearly 8 pounds. Poor thing! I am giddy and can’t wait to see how it turns out!!

Quick question: Was there a particular reason you roasted it sitting up like that or is it just your preference? I imagine the skin is lovely and crispy all the way around, but is there some other, equally awesome reason to do so?

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I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.

I am madly, passionately, inexplicably in love with food. Bacon makes me beam. Chocolate makes me shout from the rooftops with joy. Vegetables and I are the best of frenemies. My perfect world would include none of them.
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